On the recordJune 18, 2026
Energy prices have come down quite a lot, but they're still above where they were before this conflict started. Inflation is higher than we expected it to be.
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bbc.comEnergy prices have come down quite a lot, but they're still above where they were before this conflict started. Inflation is higher than we expected it to be.
Bank of England governor on energy prices and inflation
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